Peruvian Grilled Chicken Skewers (2024)

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Tasty Peruvian style chicken skewered up and grilled to perfection!

Grilled meat on a stick is one of the best things about summer and his Peruvian style skewered chicken is a tasty option! This recipe is as simple as making a marinade, marinating sliced chicken, skewering it up and grilling it! The maridae is simple and tasty with plenty of garlic, lime juice, soy sauce, cumin, oregano, and paprika! Grilled meat on a stick is the perfect finger food for outdoor gatherings or it can be thrown onto a plate and either way, it’s nice with some fresh herb green sauce!

Peruvian Grilled Chicken Skewers

Prep Time: 10 minutes Marinate Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: 4

Tasty Peruvian style chicken skewered up and grilled to perfection!

ingredients

4 garlic cloves, minced/grated
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey (or brown sugar, or sugar)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
2 teaspoons paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground annatto (optional)
1/2 teaspoon cayenne (optional)*
1 pound of boneless and skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite sized pieces

directions

Mix the garlic, oil, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, cumin, oregano, paprika, annatto, and cayenne well.
Mix the chicken into the marinade and let marinade, covered, in the fridge, for at least 20 minutes, to overnight.
Shake off any excess marinade from the chicken, skewer and grill over medium-high heat until cooked through and lightly charred on both sides, about 2-4 minutes per side.

Option: *Replace the cayenne with 1 teaspoon of aji panca paste, which is more traditional.
Option: Add 1 teaspoon ground coriander.
Option: Add 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar.
Tip: Serve with Aji Verde (Peruvian Green Sauce)!

Nutrition Facts: Calories 198, Fat 6g (Saturated 1g, Trans 0), Cholesterol 82mg, Sodium 274mg, Carbs 7g (Fiber 0.8g, Sugars 4g), Protein 26g

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Sabrina says
August 29, 2023 at 11:33 pm

yum, love these flavors ever since my first Peruvian restaurant, thank you!
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P Lundy says
August 30, 2023 at 5:53 pm

Is there a recipe for the sauce/dip that is shown with it?
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- kevin says
  September 1, 2023 at 9:10 am
  
  Here is the sauce recipe: Aji Verde (Peruvian Green Sauce)
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Beth says
September 6, 2023 at 12:41 pm

How far ahead can this be grilled before serving? possibly reheated? Looking for precermony appetizers.
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Ann Baker says
September 6, 2023 at 5:24 pm

Super awesome marinade and sauce – will definitely be making again. Sauce would also be great with grilled shrimp and I think the marinade would be great for shrimp as well. Both very versatile!
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Lisa says
September 10, 2023 at 4:20 pm

This is amazing!! Made as directed but subbed a bit of turmeric for the annatto just for that golden color. I made the aji verde and it was also delicious (and I am not a fan of cilantro)! Closet Cooking is one of my favorites.
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Varnamala says
October 3, 2023 at 6:28 am

This is an absolutely amazing recipe. I keep the recipe saved on my phone. I have been on Keto, so this is rotated into my weekly meals. I make a huge batch, so I can snack on chicken thighs
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Claudia says
June 14, 2024 at 8:12 pm

Really a great idea! I am always on the look out for easy but tasty chicken recipes with a twist. The combination of spices sounds inspiring.
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